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2 US Girls Become World's First To Get Gene Therapy For Genetic Brain Disorder

2 US girls become world's first to get gene therapy for 'Rett syndrome' in girls

A team of US doctors have in a world first delivered a novel gene therapy to treat Rett syndrome -- a rare genetic brain disorder -- in two girls. They became the first children worldwide to receive the promising treatment as part of the first-in-human Phase I/II trial of a new investigational gene therapy, NGN-401, developed by US-based Neurogene.

Dec 4, 2023

Prosecuting Officer Dismissed In J&K For Taking Bribe From Accused To Weaken Murder Case [details]

The Senior Prosecuting Officer in the Rajouri district of J&K struck a deal with a murder accused to ensure his acquittal in exchange for money. Earlier, another Procesuting Officer was terminated from the services for his involvement in drug trafficking.

Nov 29, 2023

Man-eating tiger captured in K'taka, shifted to Mysuru Zoo

A prowling man-eating tiger that had terrorised the Bandipur region of the district has been captured and shifted to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.

Nov 28, 2023

New hydrogel injection to reduce daily diabetes shots to just 3 per year

Researchers have developed a novel hydrogel drug delivery system that transforms daily or weekly injections of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others to just once every four months.

Nov 25, 2023

Ingestible electronic capsule detects breathing depression in sleep apnea patients

A team of researchers has developed an ingestible electronic device that can detect breathing depression in patients suffering from sleep apnea.

Nov 19, 2023

Just one dose of new gene therapy can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 50%, no more daily statins

Millions of people taking statins daily to lower their cholesterol levels can benefit from a new gene therapy that has shown potential to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by up to 50 per cent with just one dose.

Nov 15, 2023

Dr. Reddy's Expands Core Business While Venturing Into Innovation In Q2 FY24

Dr. Reddy's reported a significant 33% jump in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q2 FY24, reaching an impressive $178 million, up from approximately $134 million in the same quarter the previous year

Nov 14, 2023

'Playing with fire': SC comes down heavily on Punjab Governor for withholding assent on bills

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on the Punjab Governor for withholding assent to the bills passed by the state legislature.

Nov 10, 2023

USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.

Nov 10, 2023

FRIENDS: Matthew Perry is secretly buried in A-list section of star-studded cemetery

Following his funeral, which was attended by his 'Friends' co-stars, actor Matthew Perry has reportedly been secretly laid to rest in an A-list section of a star-studded cemetery.

Nov 9, 2023

Most wanted female narco-terrorist arrested with drugs in J&K's Baramulla district [details]

Keeping in view the pressure mounted by the police, terror mentors sitting across the border have involved a large number of women in safely transporting drugs by dodging cops.

Nov 8, 2023

Industry Expert Mayur Katariya Dives into the Interplay of Business, Technology, Data, and AI

Technology is the driving force behind the modern world. From smartphones to smart cities, it permeates every aspect of our lives.

Nov 5, 2023

Jammu Shocker: Drug addict stabs aged mother, seven-month-old daughter to death [details]

Neighbours say the accused, Jagdev Singh alias Michael, 38 committed the heinous crime as his elderly mother refused to give money for drugs. He first stabbed his seven-month-old daughter with a pair of scissors and later killed his 62-year-old mother with the same weapon.

Nov 3, 2023

Earthquake hazard map of India (left pic) and map of Nagaland state

Many Facets of Nagaland: Beautiful and untouched, largely

A two-week trip through some of the remote regions sets the writer thinking on what one really needs in life

Oct 31, 2023

Maternal opioid use in pregnancy linked to new birth anomalies

US researchers have suggested the emergence of a novel syndrome characterised by facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities among babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

Oct 30, 2023

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